Time to For Israel to Throw Party for Palestinians

Now would be a good time for Israel to throw a party for its Arab neighbors, and I mean it.

The missile war with Gaza added to the hatred between the Palestinians and Israelis. And, the UN vote recognizing Palestine as its own state was a stinging defeat. 

So, as they say, make love, not war.

Or, as the Bible says, agree with thine adversary quickly, bless them that curse you, and do good to them that hate you.

Those are political principles, or should be. How nations treat each other is not outside the rules Jesus set forth on conduct towards each other. Jesus was a great prophet to the Jews, so let them apply his teachings.

"Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth," Jesus said. And, I think of the Israelis tearing down the mosque in the West Bank shortly after the UN vote. "But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil."

Love them that hate you, then. It would be wonderful if Israel responded to the UN vote with a show of love toward Palestine. Invite them all to community dinners, held simultaneously throughout Palestine. Send out a public decree, saying something like, "Hey, we want to be friends with you. We love you. We respect you. You are welcome here in the West Bank with us. We come not to chase you off, but to share this land with you."

 

And, mean it. Whether Israel retains control over so much of Palestine or not, let them allow the Palestinians to be there. Befriend them and care for them and treat them with love.

For that is what Jesus taught.